Build a DIY RC Car with Steering Under $20
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- In this video tutorial we build a basic Remote-controlled Car out of PVC with steering on a budget. This DIY RC Car build is technically the heavily-improved version of the first RC Car I made in a popular video from 2019. A handful of you in that video had good suggestions as to what to improve on the car, so I took note and came out with a completely new Radio-controlled car by my design!
The car operates on these $5 40mHz toy-grade radio communication boards giving it an operating range of 10-20m, has 4 channels of control, and uses a 6V battery pack that'll last the car up to 2.5 hours of run time.
The DIY RC Car chassis/frame is fully handmade out of PVC.
The car achieves a speed of up to ~2.5m/s and is belt-driven by a 180 brushed motor with its 3 pulley wheels, implementing one for added torque and also features the homemade Self-centering steering mechanism unit that returns the wheels back to neutral position every time.
➡️ Before MAKING, please WATCH the previous video about its DIY Steering mechanism: • How to make RC Car Ste...
Previous DIY RC Car (easy) from 2019: • How to make a Simple R...
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RC 40mHz Tx and Rx boards - amzn.to/3VeS5SW
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(x2) Micro screws for drive motor (taken from old laptop)
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PVC Drain pipe - Hardware Store
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Want to instead 3D print this RC Car? Consider obtaining its NEW 3D model files here: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/3d-printed-rc-car-with-steering-under-20-3d-modeled-pvc-car-design
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Im trying to build projects like these to impressive my parents.. one day they will be proud of me
You can do it!
Be proud of yourself my friend, they don't approve of you cuz they don't approve of themselves. Im proud of you thank you for persueing intellectual endeavors. Have fun!
Christ loves you no matter who else does
@@clark9369 inshallah
I LOVE the mindset bro❤
But let me give you some advice, if you EVER do something to make someone ELSE proud you will be disappointed. Do things for YOURSELF, and GOD. NO ONE else.
He is the only guy to rival the Indian guy on RUclips.
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Hey dude, which one (btw I'm Indian)
@@bardeswati68 maybe he's talking about mini gear
Damn he's right
This car is better than many toy cars they sell, it is more durable, and the best thing is that if it stops working, as the mechanism is not so complicated, it can be easily repaired.
Totally! Thanks for your comment.
Looks great, me and my dad will build it, because we don’t have enough money to go rc racing because my dad used to build rcs, and my dad said I have to figure it out myself and he will help me build it like I think it should be, this will really help, love the video!
I'm really glad to hear my video helped you... Thanks for your kind comment! 👍
No problem you deserve it.
Great project Max! Congratulations.
Hey! Thank you! 😀
Brilliant video, Max. Great step-by-step guidance using basic components. Excellent 😊👍
Thanks a lot, James! I appreciate hearing that 😁
@@MaxImaginationremot control car kisi bhi remot se control ho sakta hai kya
what type of spring did you use
its so nice that you should make a kit that everybody can buy and build and all the parts come in a box with build instructions
😀
Would be my dream type of product! Maybe one day I'll have such a kit...
Bro! You call this toy grade, but I'll fight anyone who says it's not hobby-quality! The league of scratch builders would love this haha
Haha, thanks a lot! I'm glad you think so!
This guy is just like me. Take a idea and make it a reality. That is a true DIY projects. Looking forward to more great videos keep it up
Thanks a lot! 😃🙌🏻
Wow!! That’s amazing 😍😍
Thank you, buddy! 😃✌🏻
Finally came across a great diy / creative project ... I do enjoy the simplecity and cleanliness of this project ... This guy never dissapoint to provide with us his good content!!
Loved it!!
Thank you so much!
Awesome project, congratulations for the job, you are the guy 😁🤜🏼🤛🏼
Thank you, Tiago! I appreciate your support 😁🤜🏼🤛🏼
Awesome bro..I also made this type of car 🚗 when I was in middle school..It's really Awesome 👌🏻
Thank you, Adil! Oh cool, one of the cars we all at least have had fun with as boys 👍
Make a remotecontrolhelicopter
Where did you find the pvc so thin
Thats amazing, I always wanted to get into something like that, but bigger for kids in my neighborhood to ride! But I have no time to spend years learning, and no clue where to start. My sister has cancer, and she's always wanted her own car, but can't drive because of some other health issues. I promised her I would make a small car for her one day. Its sill a wish I hold onto but struggling with my own mental have failed to complete. Your awesome man, really, I am sure you work hard on all your videos, amazing.
Thanks for your appreciation! Some great channels to watch when starting electronics would be GreatScott and AllAboutElectronics. Cheers.
I'm watching from sri lanka and highly satisfied with the content keep up the great work dude
Thanks so much! Will do! :)))
Nice. I could probably incorporate this into a $2 1-24 scale Audi R8 model I wanted to convert to RC. Perfect option to not blow the budget❤❤
Glad my video has helped... Happy making!
It seems simple but it's not, thank you for making it seems so easy, you did it like a walk in the park! Yet, talking about improvement, I guess it's time to work on the radio control, making it more like the 'gun' style, you know, pull the trigger for speed and wheel for left and right.
I guess you can say I made a simple project but with more experience under the belt, using better materials and making techniques to make it a longer-lasting car, while still trying to make it easier for others. In the future I will consider making an improved version with proportional control! Cheers.
Max hats off 🙇🏼♂️
This is extraordinarily cool
Thank you! 😀
It look like factory made, really you work is very impressive specially for chassis, next time please try to make 4wd rc drift car
Thanks, Jonu! I appreciate that. Will write that down 👍
A battery charging circuit for a smartphone battery would be a nice option for the next iteration.
Will keep this in mind when I make an upgraded version of this car :)
I will build this with my dad, this is very cool
Great! Happy making!
Clean and crisp explaination
Thanks for your positive feedback!
That was so clean
Very good work max 👏🏾
Thanks for watching! :D
a belt drive motor rc sweet 🙌🏽⚡️🏎️
Thanks for your comment, man! 😀
@@MaxImagination no problem 😉
It would be great to have a FPV camera and goggles. Plus the range could be made to go further. All in all very cool!!
Would be cool of course, but I didn't want to increase the cost of a project that's intended for budget-level makers. Though I would be happy to do a video of where I make a FPV RC Drift car in the future. Thanks!
Yoooo you are soo coooool I always wanted to make my rc car but I don't know where to buy the stuffs . You are great bro. I hope you were my friend
You can do it! Thanks for your comments!
You remind me of Grant from the king of random
R.I.P legend
Nice video with details, thanks for sharing components and schematic details, most videos don't show schematic,
I appreciate that! Glad you found my video and info helpful... Stay tuned for the upcoming project!
Amazing creation max🎉
Thank you, Astr0! 😃
Wow man your going to be the next elon musk I am not joking 🔥🔥🔥
don't insult him like that
Thank you idol, I want try. GOD bless 🙏👍.
Thanks for your comment 😊
I watching every new upload idol, I'm from the Philippines. Thank you 🙏👍
I am interested in building a very simple RCB, controllable for say 300ft. plus I want to add a release mechanism to drop my fish bait when it gets to where I want it. It will just be for fishing so not a fancy one. Thanks a lot.
Sounds petty cool! Good luck with your RC boat! Don't let it get pulled in my any massive fish! ;-)
Cheers.
this is sick
One subscriber from India ❤
Glad to have you here! Cheers!
Great video! Really enjoyed the content. One suggestion for even better performance would be to consider using a rechargeable battery, like the 18650mAh. It can provide a longer-lasting experience and save on the hassle of constantly replacing batteries. Keep up the good work!
I added alkaline batteries to make it more affordable for others to make the car. Not everyone these days can build one of these RC cars with lithium batteries under $20 total. Thanks for your kind comment!
The only thing I'm missing here are some shock absorbers made of pen springs 👍
This design for simplicity doesn't utilize shock absorbers. However, if you're keen on doing a bit of modification, you can surely add some.
I love this.
Good rc car
Perfect timing. I was just working on a build with your return to center steering method
Sweet. So cool to hear!
Cograts bro for your video,you are so creative!!!
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
Superb
You could use two phone batteries for less weight and more power. It is something I do to mine home-made rc cars and they work.
Good tip!
Great job Max!
Thank you!
Can you make universal join rc car with a cardboard 180 motor engine
Let me see what I can make! :)
Wow great work
Thank you! 👍
@@MaxImagination hi I do work like this but mine alwats use get spoilt fast pls can i jave ur email
Super cool, Max! Great build. Excellent tutorial.
Pretty cool design🔥
Thanks, Kristoffer! 🙂
you helped me with blue prints thank you bro it was very important for my project i am in 8th grade thank you very much
Glad I could help! Good luck with your future projects!
Amazing build! As always, I'm impressed with your build materials choice, so anyone can repeat your build!
Also, you can try to add ESP camera from your previous video, but I'm not sure if the video feed latency will be comfortable to use it.
Thank you so much! Love hearing the support from viewers such as yourself, it makes my day.
About making the car First Person Vision (FPV) Geared, sounds like a cool thing an Arduino-based RC Car could have. Cheers!
@@MaxImagination You can mount a stanalone fpv module (camera + vtx), goes for around $30
You can use DC motor from shaving machine,9V 600mA battery and relay to make the car more capable and faster.
Yes, that could be done if one wants to. Good idea!
Really creative project, mesmerizing work! Congrats bro.
Thank you! Cheers!
Im tryna do this and put a Lexus LS400 shell on it I hope it comes out good looking 💯🔥💪🏻Thanks for the video this really helps‼️
Sounds cool! Good luck with your project 🙌
Thanks for your comment!
Another great video.
Thanks for watching, John! If you enjoyed this video, then you may like my latest one: ruclips.net/video/Ul0h5Maeoeg/видео.html
Bro, I am very inspired by your idea Thank you very much
Thank you for your kind comment!
Very good. Enjoyed the diy base.
Thank you! Cheers!
Very inspirational, great job with the project!
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Awesome Max!
Thank you for commenting!
Thanks bro ❤️ 🙏🏿
No problem! 🙂
Well done 👏👍💯 I've always wanted to know how to build one of these, but never had anyone around willing to teach me as a kid. I couldn't afford a factory built one like the others, but I could afford parts over time if I had only known how to put them together.
Oh well such is life right 🤷♂️, I will have much more fun with it now anyhow so thanks awesome video 👍🤙💯
Thank you so much! 😀
@@MaxImagination You're welcome 🙂!
Glad to have you as a viewer 🙂
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Thanks!
I would put some white leds in front and red leds in back, wired to be lit when the power is on, so I could tell at a glance if I'd switched it off or not.
Good tip! Thanks
👍👍 I always love all your inventions
Thanks for watching! :D
Luv this guy 😇
Great work and car! Cheers! 😀👍🛠️
Thank you! Cheers!
great video, I 3d print and am going to use the blue print to create a fast print easy assemble version.
Same here. I have a range of 1:32 resin printable models. First one is the Ford Transit Mk1! (UK 😅)
cool car
Very nice work, great thanks
Thank you! Cheers! 😀
VERY GOOD
HEY MAX .. PLEASE MAKE A DIY FPV ARDUINO BASED SETUP FOR FPVING PLANE , CAR ETC .. THANK YA!
Will write that down! Thanks!
I was going down the PicoW route for DIY build for my printed 1:32 scale cars but liking this a whole lot more. Nice work!
Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!
Great job. I'm going to try this with the kid's 👍
Enjoy! Thanks for your comment.
Incredible 🎉,this is amazing ❤❤
can u teach us how to build that same transmitter? I'm not able to build that part since it's not properly mentioned
Hi, all I can provide you are the diagrams of that transmitter (board) hooked up with a basic switch and extended pushbuttons. The transmitter board used here is already pre-assembled and can be purchased via links below.
@@MaxImagination Ok thanks!
And also the wheels mentioned in the video are different from the one in the link, so does the one in the link work on this build? And can we replace those wheels with drift wheels?
thanks for the yellow bar at the bottom of the ad screen, makes skipping the ad section alot easier, and u get paid, win win
You're welcome!
Underrated
Great video. You just need a heater gun. Congrats
Thanks for your comment!
I have a question about the PVC pipe, what is the correct size? I went to the hardware store and went to look for the pipe but could not find the correct one there or online.
Hi there. I recommend you get 3-6 inch thin pipe. Any pipe size above 3" will do as long as the wall thickness is around 1.5mm.
Have you tried ironing the pvc pipe?
Never tried, but I could try this with my ironing tool next time! Cheers for the tip.
Brother please make a Video on how to make rc receiver Easily 🥺
Ok. Maybe in the future!
Good brother 💙
Thanks! 🙂
Could You do Stuff like fpv diy builds?
Will try in the near future!
Just discovered the channel, such a good one!
Thank you for joining!
Max bhai I am big fan of u
Hi there! Thanks for staying tuned!
first actual DIY project that i can afford
This guy is from future developed india😂❤... truly doing the indian way of diy😅
Someone's gotta make it happen!
Bro thaks iam mlalayali iam very exited your project takyou🎉🎉
Welcome 👍
Thanks for your comment :)
Great work man
I appreciate it
Love your vids Max but could you show us how to use the KY-008 Laser sensor Module
Max superb. I really love the way you did. Since you are awsome could you teach me how to make an home help assistant please 🥺😀🤗
Hi there. Many thanks! What type of home assistant would you like to know about?
it will cost more than 20 dollars in the end cause you need all the tools like soldering iron, glue and so on if you dont previously own stuff like that
regardless, impressive work
Thanks for your angle. However, a project's cost never includes tools cost. That would be ridiculous. I'd expect someone to already be a maker to pull this off assuming they have the tools. Cheers.
@@MaxImagination Yeah, I figured. Im not a maker, and a complete noob when it comes to stuff like this. Anyway, thanks for your response. And awesome build.
Amazing work. But i have some question. How can I upgrade this transmitter like slow to speedy what we shown gun type transmitter. Any idea?
Hi there. Thanks for your comment. To achieve proportional control which I believe you're referring to, you'd have to switch to using hobby-grade parts (both transmitter and receiver) that use PWM control, its own ESC and so on.
@@MaxImagination yes brother you catch my point what I want to say u. Thank u for reply.
Wow very nice,l made this rc car 🎉
Great 👍
Thanks for your comment!
Amazing 🎉
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice a cheap RC car video this helps with my project for class I have to take a item from a video game and see how viable to make one in real life my is the little robot from rainbow 6 and cods rcxd and this helps me alot
Ever since I was a kid I liked messing with this remote control cars opening them and do something different on them 😅😁😋
Thank you so much for inspirinf me
It's my pleasure!
would it be possible to use a joystick instead of the buttons?
If you're referring to implementing proportional control (Joysticks contain potentiometers with varied values for something like a microcontroller to process), you'd be better off making this car Arduino-based that can take such input as joysticks and convert that to movement. Cheers.
yooo can i use a rechargable 18650 batter instead? i think it's be much more sustainable that way but would the output current be enough? (3.7 v should be enough right?)
Hi there. Yes, an 18650 will work (1S). Though, any higher cell configuration such as 2S, 3S and so on will burn the controller.
awesome thoughts & brilliant excution for under 20$, keep it up mate 👊👊
Thanks! Will do!